KRS 431.062: Detention in jail prior to trial prohibited for certain offenses, exceptions.

(1) No person shall be detained in jail prior to trial for any offense defined in KRS

431.060, 500.080, or 532.020 as a violation unless:

(a) He has previously failed to mak e a court appearance required in connection

therewith; or

(b) Is a fugitive from justice.

(2) This section shall not apply to the offenses listed in KRS 431.015 or 222.202.